TRAVEL INFORMATION
The ERMR 2006 conference will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in South Lake Tahoe. This is a four-star hotel. A block of rooms with special conference rates are available.
To make reservations please fill out the following form:
Hotel Reservation Form -- PDF format; Microsoft Word format
and send it directly to ERMR2006@engr.unr.edu before March 1, 2006. We cannot guarantee any room availability at the conference price after March 1, 2006.
HOTEL RATES
The following prices, in USD, are only for the period of June 18-22, 2006 (hotel rates include breakfast):
- Single Occupancy: $129 + tax
- Double Occupancy: $129 + tax
- Triple Occupancy: $149 + tax
- Quad Occupancy: $169 + tax
EARLY DEPARTURE FEE
Any individual cancellations within 72 hours will be billed for one night's hotel suite and tax. Guests departing early will be charged a $50 early departure fee.
HOTEL ADDRESS AND DIRECTIONS
4130 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA
Tel: (530) 544-5400
URL: http://embassysuites.com/hotel/index.php
TRANSPORTATION FROM RENO/TAHOE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
If you do not have a rental car, you can use shuttle services. It takes 45-60 minutes from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (http://www.renoairport.com) to the Embassy Suites Hotel. The following companies have services to the Conference hotel:
- South Tahoe Express. Tel: (775) 325-8944 or (866) 89-TAHOE. http://www.southtahoeexpress.com. Approximately $38/adult for round trip, $21/adult one way, $20/child round trip, $11/child one way. Child: 4-12 years old.
- Budget Chauffeur Drive. Tel: (775) 885-7550 or (800) 426-5644. http://www.nostressexpress.com. Approximately $45/person one way.
If you need more information about accomodations and transportation please contact ERMR2006@engr.unr.edu.
TRAVEL VISA
If it is necessary for you to obtain a travel visa to attend this conference, you can find relevant information about the application process on the following website:
If you require an official letter of invitation, please complete the following form:
Visa Letter Request -- PDF format; Microsoft Word format.
After completing the form, please email it to ERMR2006@engr.unr.edu.
Recent changes in US visa laws and regulations have increased the amount of time it can take to get a visa. Stricter security measures require more thorough checks and lengthen the visa application process but ensure the safety of visitors and US citizens alike.
Even with significant improvements being made in speeding visa processing, it is inevitable that delays will sometimes occur. Please contact your nearest embassy or consulate for a current time estimate and planning recommendations.
The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables citizens of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.
These countries include:
Andora, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Norway, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
The Patriot Act legislates that all VWP travelers must have a machine-readable passport. For more information, please visit: http://travel.state.gov/visa/
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